Avalon Karatau
- Sep 3
- 1 min read

Day 24 "From Critters to Culinary: Sink Your Teeth into Wadawurrung Bush Tucker!"

G'day, mates! As we continue our wacked-out wander through Wadawurrung country, it's time to chat about what’s on the platter when you sit down for lunch with us. Now, some of you might have shied away from the critter snacks—yes, I'm lookin' at you who passed on the witchetty grub and bush crickets! But no worries, we've got something special today that might tickle your taste buds without giving you the heebie-jeebies.

Wrapped up snug as a joey in its pouch, we’ve got a delicacy that’ll make your taste buds dance: smoked eel. This isn’t just any old eel; it’s caught by the Wadawurrung women, just like their ancestors did for thousands of years here at Kuarka-dorl.

As we stand atop Bongerimennin, I’ll tell you about how this land was shaped by two mighty warriors from the Dreaming. And when we’re done with the stories, we'll sit down to a platter that blends ancient traditions with modern tastes. Our smoked eel, paired with crisp cucumber, is a treat that pays homage to the past while giving you a taste of something new.

So if you’ve got the guts to go bush with us, don’t miss out on this unique culinary experience. We’re not just about the laughs—though there’s plenty of that—we’re about connecting you to the land and the stories that have shaped it for thousands of years.